A Pennsylvania College of Technology polymer engineering technology student gains hands-on lab experience. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, the median annual earnings of Penn College alumni exceed the national median income for all U.S. college graduates by 36%. Median annual earnings for Penn College alumni include $88,335 for graduates of the polymer engineering technology program. The College Scorecard is derived from tax-filing data from individuals who received federal financial aid while in college. Annual earnings are calculated four years after graduation.
The career outlook for Pennsylvania College of Technology students is bright, both in terms of opportunities and compensation.
Their strong return-on-investment potential is reflected by the college’s 98% graduate placement rate and alumni earnings that exceed the national median for college graduates by 36% and the median salary of 25-to-34-year-olds with only a high school diploma by 58%.
Penn College alumni have median annual earnings of $66,316 four years after graduation compared to $48,560 for graduates of all U.S. colleges, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard. The median salary of individuals 25 to 34 years of age with only a high school diploma is $41,800, based on National Center for Education Statistics datasets. Median salary is the midpoint of all reported salaries.
The College Scorecard is derived from tax-filing data – including W-2s and self-employment earnings reported on Schedule SE – from individuals who received federal financial aid while in college. The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that about 55% of undergraduates nationwide receive some form of federal financial aid.
“Both our graduate placement rate and the median salary figures from the College Scorecard provide further evidence that Penn College puts its students in the most competitive position for long-term success,” President Michael J. Reed said. “While we offer a diverse academic portfolio, all our programs are aligned with the needs of industry. Last year alone, we implemented over 200 curriculum changes influenced by our valued industry partners. Penn College’s talented faculty and staff, industry partners and nimble approach in providing an applied technology education are the reasons our students are in demand and well compensated for their expertise and technical skill set.”
Median annual salaries for alumni of select programs at the college include $90,272 for construction management, $88,433 for polymer engineering technology and $88,335 for associate degree nursing graduates. Construction management and polymer engineering technology are both bachelor’s degree programs.
Penn College majors that fall within the following fields of study also produced high median salaries for graduates:
“The median salary figures are just a snapshot of where graduates are four years after college,” Reed said. “Our alumni are positioned for significant advancement in their careers, thanks to hands-on technical, problem-solving and effective communication skills that they build at the college.”
In U.S. News & World Report’s Regional Colleges (North) category, Penn College has been ranked the most innovative school for three consecutive years and the top college for veterans for the past two years.
For information about Penn College, a national leader in applied technology education, email Admissions or call toll-free 800-367-9222.
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